Grades 6-8 (Kit)
Students examine the environmental footprint of food by discovering factors along the farm-to-fork process that contribute to a food's environmental footprint and discuss possible solutions to create a sustainable future through the foods we eat.
The Kit includes:
- 3 sheets of printed stickers
- 144 wood coins
- 1 set of Environmental Footprint by Food Group cards
- Flowchart Sample Pack
- Environmental Footprint of Food Poster
This kit supports Activity 2: Identifying Environmental Impact From Farm-to-Fork in the lesson plan The Environmental Cost of Food. The lesson provides background information, detailed activity instructions, and additional activities to deepen students’ understanding. More resources are available on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
